I tried to lift it

But how could I lift

What was heavier than me?

What was crushing me?

I insisted though

My back was bent low

The weight grew heavier

Still I struggled on

My strength seeped away

Still I insisted

Until one day

When I could bear no more

I collapsed on the ground

Strained, sobbing, suppressed

When a lamb tries to lift a boulder

This happens

You didn’t ask me

To lift my burdens

Because I cannot

Even if all I want to do is

Lift and throw them away

But when I roll them to YOU

My Good Shepherd

I can watch them melt

Under your fiery gaze

I can watch them crumble

In your powerful fists

Then I can rest

In those same arms I can rest

Drawing strength

Drawing life

Experiencing Shalom

Experiencing YOU.

“If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest”  Matthew 11:28 (CEV).

“Casting all your cares on Him, because He cares about you” – 1 Peter 5:7 (CSV).

“His eyes are like blazing fire, and on His head are many crowns…” – Revelations 19:12a (NIV).

“Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might… He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.” – Isaiah 40:10a, 11 (BSB).

“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty. The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” – Deuteronomy 33:26-27a (BSB).

“But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong, By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob.” – Genesis 49:24 (ERV).

“The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace.” – Psalm 29:11 (NLT).

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